@Teia Guber employment can be verified multiple ways:1) Many areas have several large employers and you get to know what their paystubs look like.

The valuations on them appear to be completely arbitrary and in many instances the company seem randomly selectedWe had one recently from someone else who provided the opinion and the comps were 7 miles away and from another jurisdiction - whereas this property while in a more rural area had considerable sales that could have been used.If you use them to get an idea for property condition I find them to have some value but since they have no interior inspection reports, they are at best just a random guess of the value which could be off by 100%

Most areas require a permit to do as little work as installing 1/2 a sheet of drywall.

Our family company owns 21 duplexes in the greater Akron, OH area.

These forums are a great place to connect and meet people, whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned investor.

I really like their product but they are a business they deserve to make money. 

For those of you who have done a fix and flip in the Lakewood area, what tips can you share to increase the ARV?

I suppose you could see if there is demand in your area though.

I am looking for a CPA recommendation in the Michigan area, who has extensive experience/knowledge with real estate taxes. 

How many buyers have you called in your area?